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2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">T4 guide for employers: Preparing and filing T4 and T4A slips in 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T21:51:28-04:00\">29 Oct 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--14)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Piles-of-office-documents-representing-administrative-workload-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Large stack of paperwork and folders piled high on a desk.\" class=\"wp-image-8917\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every February, SMB owners and HR leaders across Canada brace for the same challenge\u2014T4 season. It\u2019s that time when payroll deadlines loom, CRA requirements pile up and every small error can cause a big headache. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <em>T4 guide for employers<\/em> is here to help you take control of tax season. We\u2019ll walk you through how to prepare, file and distribute your T4 and T4A slips for 2026 with clarity and confidence. You\u2019ll learn what each form means, which employees they apply to, key deadlines to know and how smart <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\">payroll software<\/a> can do the heavy lifting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding T4 tax slips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can file your T4s, it helps to understand what they represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A T4 slip \u2014 officially called a <em>Statement of Remuneration Paid <\/em>\u2014 summarizes the total income you\u2019ve paid and the deductions you\u2019ve withheld from each employee over the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone earned income from your business in 2025, they need a T4. That includes full-time, part-time and casual staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what a T4 includes and why it matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<table class=\"table-style\">\n<thead>\n  <tr>\n<th class=\"column-11\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">T4 Field<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-12\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>What It Means<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class\"column-13\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Employment <\/strong><strong><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\" \/><\/strong><strong>income<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">The total wages or salary paid during the year<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Confirms total taxable income for the employee&rsquo;s tax return<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Income tax <\/strong><strong><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\" \/><\/strong><strong>deducted<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">The total federal and provincial tax withheld<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Verifies that correct amounts were remitted to the CRA<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>CPP <\/strong><strong><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\" \/><\/strong><strong>contributions<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Canada Pension Plan amounts withheld and remitted<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Confirms contribution accuracy for employee retirement benefits<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>EI premiums<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employment Insurance premiums withheld<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Ensures eligibility and contribution accuracy<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Employer <\/strong><strong><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\" \/><\/strong><strong>details<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Business name and payroll account number<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Links your records to CRA&rsquo;s employer database<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Employee <\/strong><strong><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\" \/><\/strong><strong>details<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employee name and Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Ensures correct identification for the employee&rsquo;s return<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, your T4s are the bridge between payroll and compliance. Even small mistakes \u2014 like a missing SIN or wrong total \u2014 can lead to CRA penalties. Using automated<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\"> payroll software<\/a> helps eliminate these errors. Your payroll software can calculate, tabulate and prep T4-ready data \u2014 but you should always review before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T4 slip recipients and distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Team-collaboration-in-a-bright-office-workspace-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Employees working together in a modern open-plan office.\" class=\"wp-image-8918\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting T4 and T4A slips into the right hands is just as important as preparing them correctly. The CRA requires every eligible worker to receive the right form \u2014 and to receive it on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to help ensure compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send T4s to employees<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>These go to employees paid through your payroll \u2014 full-time, part-time, casual or commission-based workers. Even short-term or terminated employees must receive one. Not sure how to handle deductions? Our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/calculating-payroll-deductions-in-canada\/\"> guide to calculating payroll deductions in Canada<\/a> breaks it down clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send T4As to non-employees<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Use a T4A for independent contractors, directors, pensioners or anyone earning income outside payroll. If you operate in Quebec, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-running-payroll-in-quebec\/\"> guide to running payroll in Quebec<\/a> for specific provincial rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distribute slips securely<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>You can issue slips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electronically<\/strong> through<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\"> payroll software<\/a> (Note: You only need express consent when sending via email. If sending electronically through a secure portal, you don&#8217;t need express consent, but you must still offer the option of receiving a paper copy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By mail<\/strong> to the worker\u2019s last known address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slips should be issued and filed with the CRA <strong>by 28 February 2026<\/strong>. \u200b\u200bIf the last day of February is a Saturday or Sunday, your information return is due on the <strong>next business day<\/strong>. Check the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/filing-information-returns-electronically-t4-t5-other-types-returns-overview\/filing-information-returns-electronically-t4-t5-other-types-returns-what-you-should-know-before.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRA filing deadlines page<\/a> for exceptions or special cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep records organized<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Retain copies of all T4 and T4A slips for a minimum of <strong>six years<\/strong>. Secure, cloud-based<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/hr-software\/\"> HR software<\/a> helps keep you audit-ready. New to year-end reporting? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/smb-best-practices-to-conquer-canadian-payroll\/\">SMB best practices to conquer Canadian payroll<\/a> guide walks you through how to stay organized year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ready to simplify year-end reporting? See how our Employment Operating System helps Canadian employers take the stress out of compliance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/request-a-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T4 slip delivery timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your T4s right is only half the job \u2014 getting them in <strong>on time<\/strong> is just as important. The CRA enforces strict timelines for filing and distributing T4 and T4A slips, and missing them can result in financial penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this quick checklist to help stay compliant for the 2025 tax year (reporting in 2026):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key T4 and T4A deadlines<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<table class=\"table-style\">\n <thead>\n   <tr>\n<th class=\"column-21\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-22\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-23\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Who it applies to<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Prepare all T4 and T4A slips<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">January&ndash;February 2026<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">All employers and payers<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Distribute slips to employees, contractors and pensioners<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">By 28 February 2026. \u200b\u200bIf the last day of February is a Saturday or Sunday, your information return is due on the <strong>next business day<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Required for all recipients<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Submit T4 and T4A summaries to the CRA<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">By 28 February 2026. \u200b\u200bIf the last day of February is a Saturday or Sunday, your information return is due on the <strong>next business day<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">All employers&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Retain copies for your records<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Minimum 6 years<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">For audit and verification purposes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To simplify year-end preparation, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/smb-best-practices-to-conquer-canadian-payroll\/\">SMB best practices to conquer Canadian payroll<\/a>. It covers how to build reliable payroll workflows that make T4 season stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional T-slip categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Rebates-concept-displayed-with-letter-tiles-and-money-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Wooden blocks spelling \u201cREBATES\u201d surrounded by currency notes.\" class=\"wp-image-8919\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you\u2019ve got a handle on T4 and T4A slips \u2014 the two stars of payroll season. But here\u2019s the twist: they\u2019re just part of a bigger cast. Every year, businesses across Canada issue a whole alphabet of <em>T-slips<\/em>, each with its own role to play in reporting income to the <strong>Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your guide to T-slip categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<table class=\"table-style\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"column-31\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Slip type<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-32\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>What it reports<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-33\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Who it&rsquo;s for<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-34\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Issued by<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>T4E &ndash; Statement of Employment Insurance and Other Benefits<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">EI benefits, maternity or parental benefits, training allowances<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Individuals who received EI or similar payments<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>T5 &ndash; Statement of Investment Income<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Dividends, interest or investment income<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Investors, shareholders<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Financial institutions or corporations<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>T2200 &ndash; Declaration of Conditions of Employment<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Confirms an employee&rsquo;s conditions for claiming work-related expenses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employees claiming deductions on their return<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employers (certify only, not filed with CRA)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T4 summary documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished your T4 slips, there\u2019s one more document to complete before you file \u2014 the T4 Summary. It\u2019s the form that brings all your employee data, deductions and payments together into one neat package for the CRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to prepare it step by step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Collect your totals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Add up all the key amounts from your T4 slips, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total employment income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total income tax deducted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total CPP contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total EI premiums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the full list, check the CRA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/payroll\/completing-filing-information-returns\/t4-information-employers\/t4-summary.html#h-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T4 Summary \u2014 Information for Employers<\/a> page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\">payroll software<\/a> can help take the stress out of calculating these figures. If you\u2019re doing it manually, take extra care \u2014 even small discrepancies between your summary and remittances can trigger a CRA review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Complete the T4 Summary form<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the official <strong>T4 Summary Form (T4SUM)<\/strong>, available directly from the CRA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t4sum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your legal business name and CRA Business Number (BN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total number of T4 slips you\u2019re submitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The totals for income, deductions and contributions you calculated in Step 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total remittances you\u2019ve already paid to the CRA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the numbers don\u2019t line up perfectly, double-check your records. Sometimes adjustments like late remittances or payroll corrections can throw things off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. File it together with your T4 slips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll send your T4 Summary and all corresponding T4 slips to the CRA. If you file electronically, the system will prompt you to upload both. If you file by mail, they must be sent together in the same package (Note: if you have more than five slips, filing electronically is mandatory).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most up-to-date submission instructions, review the CRA\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4120\/employers-guide-filing-t4-slip-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Employer\u2019s Guide: Filing the T4 Slip and Summary (RC4120)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Keep a copy for your records<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keep copies of your T4 Summary and T4 slips for at least <strong>six years<\/strong> after the end of the reporting year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T1 Tax Return Line 15000 explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Concentrated-woman-working-on-a-laptop-in-a-home-office-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Person typing on a laptop while working at a wooden desk.\" class=\"wp-image-8920\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve filed your T4s, totalled your T4 Summary and sent everything off to the CRA. What happens next might surprise you \u2014 those numbers directly shape how your employees file their personal tax returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where <strong>T1 Tax Return Line 15000<\/strong> comes in. It\u2019s one of the most important figures on an employee\u2019s tax return \u2014 the total income before deductions that drives every credit, benefit and contribution limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How employer reporting connects to Line 15000:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<table class=\"table-style\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"column-41\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Step<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-42\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">What employers do<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-43\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">What the CRA does<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-44\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">What employees see<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Prepare and file T4 \/ T4A<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Record total pay, taxable benefits, CPP\/EI, income tax withheld; generate slips and T4 Summary<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">The CRA receives this data electronically through your payroll submission (or via paper).<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Income details appear\/are available in the employee&rsquo;s MyAccount.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>CRA verifies data<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">N\/A<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">CRA cross-checks the slip data; totals from T4 Summary are used to validate consistency and detect mismatches<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Most of their income lines are prefilled; if discrepancies exist, they may receive a request or reassessment<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Employee files T1 return<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">N\/A<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">CRA \/ tax software aggregates all income sources (incl. T4\/T4A) to compute Total Income on Line 15000<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employee sees prefilled income, but must review, adjust and submit their return<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Errors or mismatches<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">If slips or summaries had mistakes, the employer must issue amended slips or corrections<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">CRA may issue reassessments or require clarification<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Employee may see changes, delays or adjustments in their Notice of Assessment<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential T4 box information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After understanding how your T4 data connects to employees\u2019 tax returns, let\u2019s zoom in on the details that make up the form itself \u2014 the boxes. Here\u2019s what each key box means \u2014 and what you\u2019ll need to include (For a full list of all T4 boxes, visit the CRA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/tax-slips\/understand-your-tax-slips\/t4-slips\/t4-statement-remuneration-paid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T4 Statement of Remuneration Paid<\/a> page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key T4 boxes explained:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<table class=\"table-style\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"column-51\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Box<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-52\">\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Why it&rsquo;s essential<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 14 &ndash; Employment income<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">The backbone of the T4. Reports total gross income paid to the employee.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 16 &ndash; Employee&rsquo;s CPP contributions<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Required for all employees contributing to CPP.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 18 &ndash; Employee&rsquo;s EI premiums<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Required for all employees covered by Employment Insurance.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 22 &ndash; Income Tax Deducted<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Reports total income tax withheld for the year.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 24 &ndash; EI Insurable Earnings<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Shows the portion of earnings that were subject to EI premiums, up to the annual maximum ($65,700 in 2025). This may differ from Box 14 if some income is not EI-insurable or if the employee earned above the annual maximum<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Box 26 &ndash; CPP\/QPP Pensionable Earnings<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">Required for CPP\/QPP contributions &mdash; may differ from Box 14 if exemptions apply.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T4 Box 40 \u2014 Other taxable allowances and benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every reward shows up on a paycheque. Perks like company cars, housing allowances or employer-paid insurance often count as taxable benefits \u2014 and they belong in <strong>Box 40 on the T4 slip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These benefits have real dollar value. The CRA treats them as income because they save employees money or add personal value \u2014 even when no cash changes hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to handle common taxable benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company vehicles<\/strong>: If a car is available for personal use, calculate the standby charge (based on cost\/lease and months available) and any operating cost benefit (per-km personal use). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/e-services\/digital-services-businesses\/automobile-benefits-online-calculator-disclaimer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRA provides prescribed formulas<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Housing or rent subsidies<\/strong>: If you provide housing or pay rent for an employee, include the fair market value (or the difference between FMV and what the employee pays) as taxable income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer-paid insurance<\/strong>: Employer-paid <strong>group term life insurance premiums<\/strong> are taxable. Health and dental benefits are generally non-taxable, while disability insurance depends on who pays the premiums \u2014 benefits may be taxable if the employer pays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allowances and reimbursements<\/strong>: Flat allowances (for cars, meals, tools) are usually taxable. Reimbursements based on reasonable business expenses (e.g., per-kilometre vehicle rates within CRA limits) are non-taxable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing T4 slips online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-hands-typing-on-a-laptop-during-work-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Person typing on a laptop while working at a wooden desk.\" class=\"wp-image-8921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper slips are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The CRA now makes it simple for both employers and employees to view and download T4s online \u2014 securely and on their own time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employers<\/strong> can log in to <strong>CRA My Business Account<\/strong> to confirm submissions, download copies or make corrections. For returns <strong>filed after Dec 31, 2023<\/strong>, e-filing is <strong>mandatory if you file more than 5 slips<\/strong> of a given type (T4, T4A, etc.). You\u2019ll find full instructions in the CRA\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4120\/employers-guide-filing-t4-slip-summary.html\"> Employer\u2019s Guide: Filing the T4 Slip and Summary (RC4120)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees<\/strong> can access their T4s through <strong>CRA My Account<\/strong>, where slips appear automatically under <em>Tax Information Slips (T-slips)<\/em>. Most use <em>Auto-fill My Return<\/em>, which pulls their T4 data straight into tax software \u2014 no paperwork or guesswork needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retrieving previous year T4 slips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mistakes happen \u2014 a name spelled wrong, an updated address or a forgotten taxable benefit. Thankfully, fixing or reissuing a T4 isn\u2019t complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For employers:<\/strong> If you discover an error after filing, you can amend a T4 by submitting an updated slip electronically through the CRA\u2019s <strong>Web Forms<\/strong> or <strong>Internet File Transfer<\/strong> system. This corrected version updates the CRA\u2019s records but doesn\u2019t replace the original entry in your account history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For employees:<\/strong> Updated slips appear automatically in <strong>CRA My Account<\/strong> once processed, ensuring their tax records stay accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick corrections today prevent bigger issues at audit time \u2014 and show employees you take payroll accuracy seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common T4 errors and how to avoid them&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most careful employers slip up during tax season. Small mistakes can cause CRA delays, extra admin and frustrated employees. Here are the most common errors \u2014 and how to steer clear of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incorrect or missing SINs<br><\/strong>Double-check Social Insurance Numbers against HR records. One wrong digit can flag the entire submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unreported taxable benefits and allowances<br><\/strong>Forgetting items like car allowances or life insurance premiums is easy. Review <strong>Box 40<\/strong> before filing to make sure everything\u2019s captured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mismatched totals<br><\/strong>Your T4 Summary must match what you\u2019ve remitted throughout the year. If they don\u2019t line up, the CRA will ask questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late submissions<br><\/strong>Missing the <strong>28 February 2026<\/strong> deadline can lead to penalties. Mark it in your calendar early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manual entry errors<br><\/strong>Keying in amounts by hand invites mistakes. Automated <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\">payroll software<\/a> helps ensure your data is consistent and CRA-ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Confident compliance doesn\u2019t need to be complicated. See how the Employment Operating System can help you stay accurate and compliant year-round.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/request-a-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T4A slips for contractors and freelancers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Happy-professional-working-remotely-on-a-laptop-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Smiling person standing and working on a laptop in a minimal workspace.\" class=\"wp-image-8922\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone on your team gets a T4. When you pay independent contractors, freelancers or directors, their income must often be reported on a <strong>T4A slip<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <strong>T4A<\/strong> when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You pay fees for service and commission to non-employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You issue scholarships, bursaries, artists\u2019 project grants and prizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You provide other amounts, including pensions, annuities, lump sum payments and pension adjustments reported by a pension administrator or multi-employer plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <strong>T4<\/strong> when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person is on your payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You withhold CPP, EI or income tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The worker is considered an employee under CRA rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how to classify someone, revisit our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/smb-best-practices-to-conquer-canadian-payroll\/\"> SMB best practices to conquer Canadian payroll<\/a> guide \u2014 it explains how to help stay compliant while managing a flexible workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRA penalties for late or incorrect filing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA expects accuracy and timeliness \u2014 and it enforces both. Penalties apply for late or incorrect T-slips, with interest compounding once a deadline passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late filing:<\/strong> The minimum penalty for late filing is $100, and the maximum penalty is $7,500.<br><br><strong>Incorrect information:<\/strong> Honest mistakes can be corrected without penalty, but repeated or deliberate errors may face additional fines under the Income Tax Act.<br><br><strong>Failure to distribute:<\/strong> Missing the February 28 deadline creates compliance risk and extra admin for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing early and using digital payroll tools helps you stay compliant and avoid costly delays. For more information, review the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/payroll\/file-information-returns-slip-summaries\/when-to-file.html\">Legislated<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/payroll\/file-information-returns-slip-summaries\/when-to-file.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/payroll\/file-information-returns-slip-summaries\/when-to-file.html\">Penalties<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Avoid year-end headaches and penalties. The Employment Operating System is built to make compliance simpler for Canadian employers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/request-a-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using payroll software for T-slip compliance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing season doesn\u2019t need to feel like a scramble. With the right tools, you can automate much of the work that causes year-end stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\">91±¬ΑΟ\u2019s Payroll Software<\/a> calculates deductions, generates year-end tax slips quickly and confidently, with built-in accuracy and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pairing it with<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/hr-software\/\"> HR Software<\/a> lets employees access their T4 and T4 summaries securely online, cutting down on paper and last-minute requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation helps keep you compliant, accurate and confident \u2014 so when February rolls around, tax season feels like just another day at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing T4s and T4As with Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing and filing T4 and T4A slips may feel daunting, but with the right systems in place, it doesn\u2019t need to be. By understanding which slips to issue, meeting the CRA\u2019s deadlines and accurately reporting taxable benefits and contributions, you\u2019ll protect your business from penalties and give your employees peace of mind come tax time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re managing payroll for a growing team or leading HR for a large organization, getting this process right is critical for compliance and employee trust.<strong>Want a step-by-step checklist you can reference at year-end?<br><\/strong>Download our free <strong>T4 and T4A Employer Guide (PDF)<\/strong> for clear instructions, timelines and compliance tips \u2014 everything you need to stay on top of your year-end reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.table-wrapper {\n  overflow-x: auto;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.table-style {\n  min-width:500px;\n  border-collapse:collapse;\n  width:100%;\n}\n@media (max-width: 400px) {\n  .table-style p{\n    font-size: 14px! important;\n  }\n .table-style td 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